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Mental and Emotional Problems Answers

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Which action is characteristic of mental illness?

A
brushing teeth every hour because one’s mouth feels dirty
B
forgetting to eat breakfast on a busy day
C
crying for three days over a relationship breakup
D
feeling embarrassed about going to school after falling in front of friends
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Which mental health condition would most likely be characterized by constant handwashing, the repetitive locking of doors, and the counting of steps?

A
schizophrenia
B
bipolar disorder
C
anorexia nervosa
D
obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Which factor contributes to a person’s risk of having a mental health disorder?

A
living in an urban environment
B
having a family history of mental illness
C
having a friend with a mental health disorder
D
being exposed to a variety of social situations
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What is an example of an unhealthy social situation that may factor into mental illness?

A
smoking cigarettes
B
unreasonable curfew
C
frequent arguing at home
D
poor grades in school
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Which set of symptoms is characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

A
bad dreams, fearful thoughts, and trouble sleeping
B
trembling, sensation of choking, chest pains, and nausea
C
distorted body image, overeating, and self-induced vomiting
D
inflated self-esteem, excessive talkativeness, and a decreased need for sleep
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Which statement best describes how heredity affects a person’s likelihood of acquiring a mental illness?

A
If a parent or sibling has a mental illness, a person will have the same mental illness.
B
If a family member has a mental illness, a person is more susceptible to having a mental illness.
C
If a parent has a mental illness, a person is less likely to acquire the illness since most mental health disorders skip a generation.
D
If a parent or sibling has a mental illness, a person will be twice as likely to pass the gene to his or her children.
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Which factor negatively affects the mental health of youth?

A
experiencing academic success
B
having self-confidence
C
feeling loved by a small circle of friends
D
having an ongoing physical illness
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How do mental and emotional illnesses affect social health?

A
They can cause a person to neglect good nutrition.
B
They can lead people to choose unhealthy relationships.
C
They can make people forget to practice appropriate hygiene.
D
They can influence people to neglect their physical health.
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Sam survived a very bad car wreck. Two months after, he has been having nightmares, is often startled and avoids going past the location of the wreck.Should Sam seek professional help?

A
No, because Sam is experiencing common behaviors and feelings.
B
Yes, because Sam has social anxiety disorder.
C
No, because Sam has depression and should seeks some natural remedies to treat it.
D
Yes, because Sam is experiencing PTSD.
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Which is a professional resource for teenagers who need help with emotional issues?

A
friend
B
parent
C
teacher
D
school counselor

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